mishears

verb

present tense third-person singular of mishear
as in misunderstands

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  1. misunderstands
  2. misconstrues
  3. misreads
  4. misinterprets
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  • This practice fundamentally misunderstands AI's role, confusing resource consumption with actual performance and business value.
    — Michael Edmondson, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Often in the past intelligence has been equated to technology, but to solely rely on technology as a measure of intelligence misunderstands what intelligence is.
    — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of misunderstands
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  • In granting the President this unbridled authority, the Court upends its precedent, misconstrues our history, and sheds any pretense of judicial modesty.
    — Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 29 June 2026
  • Finally, the policy misconstrues preventative care.
    — Bloomberg Opinion, Twin Cities, 14 Jan. 2026
Definition of misconstrues
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  • Likewise, a healthy team environment cannot compensate indefinitely for a leader who reacts defensively, misreads situations or relies on an approach that no longer fits the circumstances.
    — Tony Gambill, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Paramount says the lawsuit misreads the facts and antitrust law.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 14 July 2026
Definition of misreads
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  • The current debate often misinterprets AI's role, focusing too much on job replacement and efficiency.
    — Tim Bajarin, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Matters can be referred to the SEC if a DEC knowingly misinterprets rules.
    — Charles Baggarly August 4, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of misinterprets
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